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P460 DJM

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 DJM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,034 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear handbrake has low reading

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 124,897 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock on steering, no play fount

mouldings fitted to sills preventing full inspection

nearside rear backing plate corroded

oil leak

slight deteriation nearside rear trailing arm bush

slight deteriation offside rear trailing arm bush

sump corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 124,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock on steering, no play fount

mouldings fitted to sills preventing full inspection

nearside rear backing plate corroded

oil leak

slight deteriation nearside rear trailing arm bush

slight deteriation offside rear trailing arm bush

sump corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 103,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 99,908 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 85,500 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 623?

Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
4,621
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,216
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,228
Stop lamp not working 1,886
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P460 DJM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 95,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 623 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P460 DJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 623 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P460 DJM registered?

P460 DJM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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